Amy Sample Ward

JANUARY 20, 2012

The internet is not new. Ushahidi, an open source project originally deployed in Kenya to report post-election violence has since been downloaded and deployed for many other events and disasters, including Haiti, Chile, and Japan. People believe in the internet. Philanthropy has been able to move into the real time web, too.

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Tech Soup

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

As we hurtle toward the end of 2013, it’s time for an update of nonprofit technology trends and news! If you’re a nonprofit news junkie, have a look at all our Nonprofit Technology News pieces from this past year. Back in my May Nonprofit Technology News edition, I covered the emerging field of digital wallets.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Social Media for Nonprofits Ignite! In true “Ignite” style, each presenter had five minutes to present 20 slides about their nonprofit programs, initiatives and the ways they’ve seen nonprofits from around the world use social media to make a difference. You’ll hear from the below folks in this hour long session …. Meet Geoff.

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 28, 2011

Our special guest host was Susan Gordon , nonprofit services director of Causes.com ( @causes on Twitter). Yes, the same Facebook application that hosts your Birthday Wish and largely powered the Save Japan Dolphins campaign featured in the documentary The Cove.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 17, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Mark your calendar!

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Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Once you've downloaded the app, all this information is accessible regardless of whether you have phone service or internet access during an emergency. The notification app J-ResQ was developed in response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. The Red Cross has a simple shelter search web app , accessible via any web browser.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 25, 2011

Check back throughout the month for blog posts, webinars, and dispatches from around the world on cloud computing for nonprofits, NGOs, and public libraries. Sign up for TechSoup's email newsletters and discover great resources, ideas, and donated technology for nonprofits and public libraries. Mark your calendar!

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